Ipod only shows charging when hooked to computer

When connecting to my computer via firewire port itunes does not recognize my ipod. I have ran latest updater software, reset settings on ipod. When i hook up ipod all it shows is the charging screen

Welcome to Apple Discussions, Bruce.
Are you using an Apple tested firewire card? Cheap firewire cards (including most onboard firewire) use the VIA chipset which does not work with the 'Pod. Best bet, as always, is to use the gold standard of iPod connectivity, the Adaptec 4300.

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